Atongo-Bakari
Atongo-Bakari, also written Atongo-Bakary, is a village situated in Ouaka Prefecture, Central African Republic.
History
and Popular [Front for the Rebirth of Central African Republic|FPRC] attacked Atongo-Bakari on 2 December 2016, killing 18 Peuhl civilians, including the leader of the nomadic camp and his deputy. The same group stormed the village on 9 December, killing four people.Around 20 UPC militias attacked Atongo-Bakari on 13 March 2017, killing nine civilians and burning almost all houses in the village. Due to the attack, the residents fled from the village.
In May 2021, Atongo-Bakari was under Coalition of [Patriots for Change|CPC]'s control, causing the election not to be held in the village. Ex-Séléka members entered the village on 1 February 2022, killing three people and torching houses. As a result, the residents sought refuge in the bush.